GIS Supervisor

Purpose of the role: To oversee and coordinate all Geographic Information System (GIS) and drone-based mapping activities in the estate, ensuring accurate spatial data collection, infrastructure monitoring, and timely updates to support estate planning, operations, and decision-making.

Key Duties Responsibility and Accountability:

Field Data Collection & Mapping:

• Conduct GPS-based mapping of estate boundaries, plantation blocks, roads, drains, bridges, culverts, water gates, bunds, buildings, housing, mills, and other infrastructure.
• Perform palm tree census using drones and GPS tools, including tree counting, vacant point identification, and palm health monitoring.
• Update elevation profiles, water flow data, inlet/outlet points, and biodiversity locations (e.g., barn owl boxes).

Work Progress Tracking:

• Record location, quantity, and date (month/year) of completed estate works such as road repairs, drain cleaning, bridge maintenance, replanting, and pest control.
• Maintain records for both operational and infrastructure maintenance activities.

Data Management & Coordination:

• Coordinate with the GIS Executive for uploading and updating data into the GIS database.
• Ensure all collected data meets accuracy and quality standards.
• Generate basic maps and reports for operational planning and management review.

Drone & GPS Equipment Handling:

• Operate and maintain GNSS receiver devices and assist in drone survey operations when required.
• Ensure all equipment is properly calibrated, maintained, and used according to company SOPs.

Liaison & Communication:

• Work closely with estate management, agronomy, infrastructure, and environmental teams to ensure GIS data supports daily operations.
• Provide feedback from the field to improve mapping accuracy and operational efficiency.

Education and Experience:

· Minimum SKM/Diploma in Plantation Management, Surveying, Geomatics, GIS, Agriculture, or related fields.

· Candidates with relevant field experience in plantation operations may be considered without formal GIS education.

· At least 1 years of working experience in plantation operations, surveying, mapping, or GIS-related work.

Experience in GPS-based data collection, field mapping, or infrastructure monitoring preferred.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of GPS/GIS tools and mapping principles.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, layouts, and technical drawings.
• Basic knowledge of plantation infrastructure (roads, drains, bunds, etc.) and oil palm cultivation.
• Familiarity with drone survey operations (advantage but not mandatory).
• Good record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Physical fitness for fieldwork in varied terrain and weather conditions.
• Basic TOPO surveying
• Basic Autocad/ArcGIS/QGIS/Mapinfo/Global Mapper

Other Requirement :

• Willingness to work in remote estate locations and travel within the estate.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data collection.

Available Location:

1. Rompin, Pahang

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresh graduate

Pay: RM2,000.00 - RM3,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person